Licensed Electrician — Facility Maintenance & Repairs

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance seeks a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across our facilities. You will work with lighting, panels, motors, and controls, using CMMS for preventive and reactive tasks while complying with NEC and safety SOPs.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of journey-level electrical work, an apprenticeship, and a CA electrician certification, with preference for those experienced in occupied guest areas and outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years of journey-level electrical experience.
• Completion of a certified apprenticeship program.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or outdoor environments with conduit, panels, and lighting systems.
• Experience in occupied guest areas or sensitive settings preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• Valid California Driver's License required.
• California State Electrician Certification required.
• Arc flash safety or NFPA 70E training preferred.
• Low voltage certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical systems including wiring, lighting, outlets, panels, and motors.
• Uses CMMS or equivalent system and responds to maintenance work orders.
• Performs inspections and electrical diagnostics; ensures NEC compliance and SOP adherence.
• Collaborates with leadership to improve safety, consistency, and efficiency.
• Oversees external vendors and coordinates with other trades on shared projects.
• Provides five-star customer service and minimal disruption to guest areas.

Skills

NEC knowledge

Blueprint reading

Safety practices

Trade collaboration

Team mentorship

Emergency response

Education

California Electrician Certification

Certified Apprenticeship Program

High School Diploma

Driver's License

Tools

CMMS

Job description

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance seeks a skilled Electrician to install, maintain, and repair electrical systems across our facilities. You will work with lighting, panels, motors, and controls, using CMMS for preventive and reactive tasks while complying with NEC and safety SOPs.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of journey-level electrical work, an apprenticeship, and a CA electrician certification, with preference for those experienced in occupied guest areas and outdoor environments.